Kanon Brewing Taps Grape Ale Made with Nagano Kyoho Grapes
Kanon Brewing in Setagaya, Tokyo, is serving a "Grape Ale" made with Kyoho grapes from Nagano Prefecture on tap. This beer uses off-grade Kyoho grapes and is characterized by a dry finish and a refreshing aroma. For now, it can be enjoyed only at the taproom.
Hop BroToday it's about the 'Grape Ale' from Kanon Brewing in Setagaya, Tokyo, made with Kyoho grapes from Nagano Prefecture. It's on tap, and for now it's only available in the taproom.
MugiWait, beer made with Kyoho grapes!? I thought it might be sweet like grape juice, but even the name is already intriguing!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. This is an ale brewed with Kyoho grapes from Nagano Prefecture, using off-grade Kyoho grapes as well, so it brings out the fruit character without leaning only into sweetness.
MugiOff-grade means the grapes are just a little uneven in appearance, right? And they can still make a proper delicious beer from that? That's impressive.
Hop BroExactly. Even if the size and shape aren't uniform, the flavor is still solid. Working with farmers to avoid wasting fruit is also part of the idea of reducing waste.
MugiI see! And the description says it has a dry finish. Does that mean it feels light on the palate?
Hop BroYeah, roughly speaking it means the sweetness doesn't linger and the aftertaste is clean. On top of that comes the refreshing grape aroma, so even as a fruit beer it's easy to pair with food.
MugiWhat's that, it sounds super easy to drink! It has the bright charm of grapes, but the not-too-sweet finish sounds perfect, doesn't it?
Hop BroAnd since Kanon Brewing is a brewery in Setagaya, Tokyo, they're good at translating the character of ingredients into beer. This one also really feels like a beer that makes the most of local fruit.
MugiIf I drink this at the taproom, I probably won't be able to stop! Hearing 'limited beer' makes me want to go right now!
Hop BroExactly. I want to go taste the grape aroma while it's still available.
MugiLet's go! I'm in the mood to toast with a grape ale today!
Tokyo's Setagaya-ku Kanon Brewing is serving 'Grape Ale' brewed with Kyoho grapes from Nagano Prefecture. According to a post on April 22, it is an ale brewed with the help of farmers using non-standard Kyoho grapes, and for the time being it can be enjoyed as a taproom-exclusive beer at Kanon Brewing.
The post describes the beer as "dry with a refreshing grape aroma." It seems designed to foreground the presence of the fruit while keeping the finish from leaning too sweet. It's the kind of beer that will appeal not only to people who want to enjoy grape-derived aromas, but also to those looking for a fruit-forward beer that pairs well with meals.
Kanon Brewing is a brewery based in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. This grape ale is a good example of craft beer, one that translates familiar fruit into beer. It's a release worth noting as an effort to make use of local agricultural products without waste while bringing out the character of the ingredients.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday it's about the 'Grape Ale' from Kanon Brewing in Setagaya, Tokyo, made with Kyoho grapes from Nagano Prefecture. It's on tap, and for now it's only available in the taproom.
MugiWait, beer made with Kyoho grapes!? I thought it might be sweet like grape juice, but even the name is already intriguing!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. This is an ale brewed with Kyoho grapes from Nagano Prefecture, using off-grade Kyoho grapes as well, so it brings out the fruit character without leaning only into sweetness.
MugiOff-grade means the grapes are just a little uneven in appearance, right? And they can still make a proper delicious beer from that? That's impressive.
Hop BroExactly. Even if the size and shape aren't uniform, the flavor is still solid. Working with farmers to avoid wasting fruit is also part of the idea of reducing waste.
MugiI see! And the description says it has a dry finish. Does that mean it feels light on the palate?
Hop BroYeah, roughly speaking it means the sweetness doesn't linger and the aftertaste is clean. On top of that comes the refreshing grape aroma, so even as a fruit beer it's easy to pair with food.
MugiWhat's that, it sounds super easy to drink! It has the bright charm of grapes, but the not-too-sweet finish sounds perfect, doesn't it?
Hop BroAnd since Kanon Brewing is a brewery in Setagaya, Tokyo, they're good at translating the character of ingredients into beer. This one also really feels like a beer that makes the most of local fruit.
MugiIf I drink this at the taproom, I probably won't be able to stop! Hearing 'limited beer' makes me want to go right now!
Hop BroExactly. I want to go taste the grape aroma while it's still available.
MugiLet's go! I'm in the mood to toast with a grape ale today!
